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This December: New paycheque perks 💰

This December: New paycheque perks 💰

Sleigh what?! Big rewards just dropped for December.

Lightning strikes Shakepay

Lightning strikes Shakepay

Lightning withdrawals are now live on Shakepay! And that means you can now send bitcoin instantly.

What’s shaking: A quarter of highs

What’s shaking: A quarter of highs

From fresh features to community milestones, Q3 was all about building the future of bitcoin in Canada.

How real Canadians are using Shakepay to build wealth

How real Canadians are using Shakepay to build wealth

From stacking for just a few months to over a year, these stories show the power of bitcoin in action and how Shakepay makes it easier to turn small steps into serious momentum.

What's shakin': Launch week!

What's shakin': Launch week!

Let’s take a look at the wins that made this quarter one for the Shakepay history books!

🕵️ How to spot phishing attempts

🕵️ How to spot phishing attempts

Here’s a quick guide to help you recognize phishing attempts and impostors trying to pose as Shakepay.

How to use the Shakepay Card like a pro (and maximize bitcoin rewards)

How to use the Shakepay Card like a pro (and maximize bitcoin rewards)

Learn how the Shakepay Card works and how you can make the most of all its features.

Making history: Shakepay joins exclusive group of fintechs as a member of Payments Canada

Making history: Shakepay joins exclusive group of fintechs as a member of Payments Canada

This membership is a critical step toward our vision of making bitcoin more accessible to Canadians.

How to get started with Shakepay

How to get started with Shakepay

Whether you’re here for the card, the cashback, or just curiosity, this guide will help you get started and familiar with Shakepay.

Five bold steps Canada’s new government can take to lead the digital asset economy

Five bold steps Canada’s new government can take to lead the digital asset economy

With a new federal government taking office, Canada faces a pivotal moment.

What’s shakin’ 📲 Big moves, new features

What’s shakin’ 📲 Big moves, new features

We built, we shipped, we shook things up. Here's a look back at the first 3 months of 2025.

Understanding crypto taxes in Canada (2025)

Understanding crypto taxes in Canada (2025)

Crypto taxation has unique rules and challenges, and can feel complicated at first glance. We're here to help.

Why the Bank of Canada changes interest rates (and what it means for crypto)

Why the Bank of Canada changes interest rates (and what it means for crypto)

Understanding how interest rates tie into crypto is key to navigating the upcoming changes from the Bank of Canada.

Enhance your large crypto trades with Shakepay: Better pricing, instant execution

Enhance your large crypto trades with Shakepay: Better pricing, instant execution

Better pricing, deep liquidity, and automated execution for large BTC & ETH trades—no manual negotiation or delays.

The future of banking is open (but Canada is stuck in the past)

The future of banking is open (but Canada is stuck in the past)

Open banking puts you in control of your financial data. So, why is that such a controversial topic in Canada?

Dollar-cost averaging and bitcoin: How to build wealth over time

Dollar-cost averaging and bitcoin: How to build wealth over time

DCA is a simple, hands-off way to stack bitcoin consistently, no matter what the market is doing.

Stack to the future: How to build wealth with bitcoin and interest

Stack to the future: How to build wealth with bitcoin and interest

Earn up to 3.75% interest (and win your share of 1 BTC) with Shakepay Interest!

Inside the minds of crypto voters: Insights from our latest report

Inside the minds of crypto voters: Insights from our latest report

Discover how crypto voters are shaping Canada’s political landscape.

Shakepay for Business

Shakepay for Business is officially open for business!

Secure, efficient, and always accessible — manage your treasury with ease, 24/7, with Shakepay for Business.

We’re now regulated by CIRO

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We’re now regulated by CIRO

We’ve got some exciting news to share. As of today, Shakepay Inc. is now regulated by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). This marks a huge milestone for us (and for you). What this means for you More protection for your cash One of the most important changes is

Still need a Halloween costume? Make your own Shakey mask

Still need a Halloween costume? Make your own Shakey mask

Follow the instructions to download, print, and assemble your very own Shakey mask.

Introducing speed options for sending crypto

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Introducing speed options for sending crypto

Sending crypto for free is great, but what if you need to move a small amount or you want to move your crypto faster? 🤔 When we built Shakepay, we wanted to cover the fees to send crypto so you don’t have to, but the downside was that we had

Highlights from the first-ever Shakepay Olympics 🎉

Highlights from the first-ever Shakepay Olympics 🎉

Move over ancient Greece, there’s a new birthplace of Olympic glory. As athletes from around the world were gathering in Paris to pursue their Olympic dreams, the Shakepay community came together for a different kind of competition – the first-ever Shakepay Olympics. 🏅 From creative challenges to (genuinely impressive) feats of

Shakepay's Qualified Investment Submission to the Department of Finance Canada

Shakepay's Qualified Investment Submission to the Department of Finance Canada

Our submission addresses Questions 4 and 5 of Finance Canada’s consultation on Qualified Investments for Tax-Advantaged Savings Plans. The questions examine the inclusion of new asset classes and the appropriateness of crypto-backed assets as qualified investments. Shakepay believes that digital innovation is essential as the financial industry evolves, and

What to do if you send unsupported coins to your Shakepay account

What to do if you send unsupported coins to your Shakepay account

PSA: Always double-check to make sure you're only sending coins we support to your Shakepay account. Ever mailed a package to the wrong address? The suspense of not knowing if it’s lost forever or if it might somehow miraculously find its way back to you can be